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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.32, 1,450.58 and 473.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.32, 1,450.58 and 473.76 is: 710.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.32 : 1,450.58 = 473.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.32/1,450.58 = 473.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.32x = 1,450.58 × 473.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.32x = 687,224.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,224.41/967.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.44

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